Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional’s and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
We are currently looking to recruit a
Senior Specialist Executive Recruitment (m/f/d)
Fixed-Term Contract until December 31, 2026
As a member of the Global Executive Recruitment team, the Senior Specialist is a sourcing expert across multiple functions, countries, and diverse international geographies for senior leadership positions. The role is responsible for managing full cycle recruitment, sourcing activities, Talent pipelines and market insights working together with hiring managers, HR leaders and interacting with passive and active candidates.
Key responsibilities:
Full cycle recruitment for all Abbott division from Director level upwards across EMEA and LATAM
Translate critical hiring needs into a detailed road map and execute tailored recruiting strategy
Co-develop and implement effective sourcing strategies based on current and future business hiring needs, market, and geographical challenges
Keep track and update pre-defined recruitment metrics to report out when needed
Responsible for corporate databases and web research (incl. using social media and networks), referrals, professional associations, advertising activities and job boards as well as talent mapping to ensure a consistent proactive pipeline of suitable candidates by identifying and sourcing candidates
Promote our Employer brand when engaging with candidates through various platforms
Initiates, builds, and maintains relationships with candidates by ensuring regular contact via phone, email, and face to face interviews/touchpoints
Effectively manage candidate enquiries and thoroughly assess and validate candidate skills, motivation, and abilities through interviews
Responsible for ensuring all candidates CVs, queries and assessments are logged in the CRM following global executive recruitment governance and best practice
Additionally, this role will be responsible for producing new search methodologies, analysing their value to recruiting efforts, and making recommendations as to whether Abbott would benefit from investing in them for the future
Requirements:
University degree or equivalent
Min. 7 years of research experience in a boutique (Life science) retained search firm
Min. 4 years of research experience in Developed Markets across MedTech Industry and Pharma
Successful track record in leading and managing between 8 and 12 executive searches at one time
Strong knowledge and practical experience of sourcing tools and technology
Strong searching skills, with significant web research techniques in addition to phone research skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Professional, accountable, high initiative and collaborative team player
